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Sweden

Sweden's government survives confidence vote amid tensions with Turkey

The no-confidence motion, which targeted Swedish Justice Minister Morgan Johansson, failed by just one vote.

Sweden

Finland and Sweden prepare for large NATO naval drill

NATO hopefuls Sweden and Finland are getting ready for an enlarged military exercise in the Baltic Sea, amid Turkish contestation.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: More Russian sanctions drama and Denmark votes

In a historic referendum, 67 per cent of the Danish people voted in favour of scrapping the opt-out from EU security and defense policy after 30 years.

Europe News

German MPs set to approve massive military spending spree

The decision is expected to easily pass in the lower house of the Bundestag today and comes in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine

NATO warns the war in Ukraine could continue for a long time

It has been 100 days since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his troops to invade Ukraine and NATO has warned the war could last a long time.

Europe News

Turkey warns of 'security risks' if Finland & Sweden join NATO

Turkey's president wrote Finland and Sweden's entry into NATO would endanger his country and the "organisation's future".

Europe News

Here are the four EU countries that are not seeking to join NATO

All four EU countries are either militarily neutral or non-aligned.

Finland

Russia cuts gas supplies to Finland for 'refusing to pay in roubles'

The cutoff is not expected to have any major immediate effect and there would be no disruption to customers, Finnish authorities said.

Finland

'A taste of security': NATO beer flies off the shelves in Finland

The owners of Olaf craft brewery in the eastern city of Savonlinna say they can't keep up with demand for the new brew.

Russia

Russia to build '12 new military bases' in response to NATO expansion

Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu cited 'growth of military threats on Russia's borders' for the move.

My Europe Series

Sea changes: How NATO's expansion could stabilise the Baltic region

One expert says that if Finland and Sweden join NATO, it will turn the Baltic Sea into a NATO sea.

Europe News

NATO now has 40,000 soldiers on Europe's border with Russia

NATO forces have increased ten-fold since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.

Belgium

'Historic moment': Finland and Sweden submit their bids to join NATO

Spurred by Russia's war in Ukraine, it represents a seismic shift from long-held neutrality in Finland and Sweden.

Finland

'We don't want to be alone': Minister on Finland's bid to join NATO

"Now that Vladimir Putin triggered this ruthless war in Ukraine, our people see what kind of neighbour we have."

Ukraine

Russian soldier on trial for war crimes in Ukraine pleads guilty

Vadim Shishimarin, the first Russian soldier being tried for war crimes in Ukraine has pleaded guilty, acknowledging all the charges against him, which include war crimes and premeditated murder.

Europe Decoded

Why does Turkey want to block Finland and Sweden from NATO?

NATO envoys failed to reach a consensus on Wednesday on whether to start membership talks with Finland and Sweden, as Turkey renewed its objections.

Turkey

Ukraine war: Why Turkey's Erdogan wants to be the main peacemaker

Ankara is in an awkward position: it is a NATO member but has deep economic and military ties with Moscow.

My Europe Series

'Everything has changed': Inside Finland's bold bid to join NATO

Finland's accession to NATO will bring in a 1,300-kilometre border with Russia, further encircling Saint Petersburg.

Sweden

Sweden joins Finland in announcing it wants to become a member of NATO

Sweden joins Finland in announcing it wants to become a member of NATO

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Kyiv troops reach Russian border near Kharkiv

The local governor and the Ukrainian military say troops restored a border marker and sent a message to President Zelenskyy: "Mr. President, we have reached it. We are at the border."